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Trump’s deportation raids ensnare Chicago’s everyday workers

The Age of Trump is like a novel with an infinite number of chapters and sequels. There have been wild successes, countless setbacks and dramatic moments that have propelled the action forward. The American people are now in the part…

October 26, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

That time a foreign-born socialist ran for mayor of New York

Maybe you’ve heard about the socialist candidate running for mayor of New York City. He’s an immigrant from a complicated ethnic background, and his opponents accuse him of being unpatriotic, anti-American, a Communist agent and a supporter of overseas terrorist…

October 26, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Look out, Donald: Inflation and economic fears are coming for you

This time last year, America was focused on the upcoming presidential election. Despite a major hiccup during the summer, in which President Joe Biden bowed out after weeks of fevered speculation following a catastrophic debate performance and left Vice President…

October 26, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Fox News host blasts Trump’s White House ballroom on air

Even on Fox News — Donald Trump’s favorite network — not everyone is applauding his latest White House move. During a broadcast this week of “The Five,” Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov took aim at the president’s plan to build a…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Election integrity or intimidation? DOJ to send monitors to key states

The Justice Department announced Friday that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions — Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Kern and Fresno counties in California, and Passaic County, New Jersey — ahead of the Nov. 4 election, saying the move…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

A nostalgic comfort meal, inspired by “The Bear”

But as Edebiri and her co-star Lionel Boyce infuse into their co-written episode, that doesn’t mean settling for bland and cheap. With reasonably priced additions like fresh onion and panko crumbs, Syd’s Hamburger Helper effort doesn’t taste like it came…

October 25, 2025 · by Jamie Cook · 0

“Mystery donor” brings in more military pay and ethical concerns

It seems like President Trump’s promise to pay the military regardless of the federal shutdown is still on. The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help offset the costs and pay members of…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Donald Trump’s wrecking ball hits his own movement

When the demolition crews arrived Monday at the White House, there had been no forewarning. Excavators were spotted razing the East Wing late that afternoon, as much of the nation was still abuzz about President Donald Trump’s reaction to the…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

In Latin America, Trump signals war in all but name

In a series of actions on Friday, the Trump administration significantly ratcheted up tensions with Latin America — and signaled that it was set to dramatically expand its nascent military offensive against so-called “Transnational Criminal Organizations” in the region.  The…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0

Trump wants to torch contraception for poor women. So far, Belgium says no

In September, the Trump administration told The New York Times that it had destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptive medication and devices that were being stored in Belgium. But a later on-the-ground report revealed that wasn’t the case and…

October 25, 2025 · by Friedrich Arndt · 0